Aetina N1660TI-Q9FX User manual

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User Manual
General Purpose Graphics Card
Aetina N1660TI-Q9FX

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Document Change History
Version
Date
Description
Authors
v01
2019/6/11
Initial Release.
Jackal Chen

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Contents
1. General Overview......................................................................................................................................................- 1 -
1.1 Features ..............................................................................................................................................................- 2 -
1.1.1 GPU ..............................................................................................................................................................- 2 -
1.1.2 Board............................................................................................................................................................- 2 -
1.1.3 Connectors...................................................................................................................................................- 2 -
1.1.4 Memory Configuration.................................................................................................................................- 2 -
1.1.5 Display Support............................................................................................................................................- 3 -
1.1.6 Cooling System.............................................................................................................................................- 3 -
1.1.7 Operating System Support...........................................................................................................................- 3 -
1.2 Configuration ......................................................................................................................................................- 4 -
2. Getting Started..........................................................................................................................................................- 5 -
2.1 System Recommended .......................................................................................................................................- 5 -
2.2 Performing a Quick Installation ..........................................................................................................................- 5 -
3. Software Installation.................................................................................................................................................- 6 -
3.1 Install Graphics Driver.........................................................................................................................................- 6 -
3.2 NVIDIA Surround setting.....................................................................................................................................- 8 -
4. Functional Description ..............................................................................................................................................- 9 -
4.1 Board Architecture..............................................................................................................................................- 9 -
4.2 General Purpose Graphics Processing Unit.........................................................................................................- 9 -
4.2.1 GPU Resources.............................................................................................................................................- 9 -
4.3 Display Interface ...............................................................................................................................................- 10 -
4.3.1 Graphics Output channels..........................................................................................................................- 10 -
4.3.2 Digital Output.............................................................................................................................................- 10 -
4.3.3 Analog Output............................................................................................................................................- 10 -
4.3.4 Hot Plug......................................................................................................................................................- 10 -
4.4 PCI Express ........................................................................................................................................................- 11 -

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5. Mechanical Specifications.......................................................................................................................................- 12 -
5.1 PCI Express System............................................................................................................................................- 12 -
5.2 Placement of Standard I/O Connectors ............................................................................................................- 13 -
5.3 Component Information ...................................................................................................................................- 14 -
5.3.1 DisplayPort Connector ...............................................................................................................................- 14 -
5.3.2 HDMI Connector ........................................................................................................................................- 15 -
5.3.3 Dual-link DVI Connector.............................................................................................................................- 16 -
5.3.4 Supplementary Power Connector..............................................................................................................- 17 -
5.4 Dimension .........................................................................................................................................................- 18 -
6. Thermal Specifications............................................................................................................................................- 19 -
7. Certificates and Agencies........................................................................................................................................- 20 -
7.1 Certifications.....................................................................................................................................................- 20 -
7.2 Agencies ............................................................................................................................................................- 20 -
8. Appendix .................................................................................................................................................................- 21 -
8.1 Ordering Information........................................................................................................................................- 21 -

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1. General Overview
The AETINA N1660TI-Q9FX graphics board is a full-height PCI Express form factor
graphics add-in card base on the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660Ti graphics processing unit
(GPU).
The GeForce GTX 1660Ti graphics board supports a standard configuration of a HDMI
output, DisplayPort output and dual-link DVI output. The GeForce GTX 1660Ti supports up
to 6 GB of GDDR6 onboard graphics memory in 192-bit configurations

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1.1 Features
•Powered by NVIDIA Turing architecture, GeForce GTX 1660Ti
•Integrated with 6GB GDDR6 192-bit memory interface
•ESD protection for each display output 3 years longevity product supply service
1.1.1 GPU
•NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660Ti
•Stream Processing Unites: 1536
•Boost Core clock: 1770 MHz
•Base Core clock: 1500 MHz
•Voltage: Variable
1.1.2 Board
•6-layer printed circuit board (PCB)
•16-lanes PCI Express 3.0 capable
•Physical dimensions: 144.75mm x 111.15mm
•Board power : 120 W
1.1.3 Connectors
•DisplayPort
•HDMI
•Dual-link DVI
1.1.4 Memory Configuration
•Memory clock: 6000 MHz (12.0 Gbps)
•Interface: 192-bit
•Local frame buffer: 6GB (6 pieces 256M x 32 GDDR6, FBGA-180 package)

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1.1.5 Display Support
•DisplayPort 1.4a
•Maximum resolution: 7680 x 4320 at 60 Hz
•HDMI 2.0b
•Maximum resolution: 3840 x 2160 at 60 Hz
•Dual-link DVI
•Maximum resolution: 2560 x 1600 at 60 Hz
•High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) support
1.1.6 Cooling System
•Two slot, two-ball-bearing Fan
1.1.7 Operating System Support
•Windows® 10 64-bit
•Windows® 7 64-bit
•Linux 64-bit

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1.2 Configuration
Table 1.1 lists the SKU configuration currently available for the GeForce GTX 1660Ti graphics
board.
Table 1.1 Board configuration
Specification
N1660TI-Q9FX
Chip
GeForce GTX 1660Ti
Core clock
Base=1500 MHz; Boost= 1770 MHz
Memory clock
12.0 Gbps
Frame buffer
6GB GDDR6
Memory interface
192-bit
Memory type
256M x 32 GDDR6 FBGA-180 package
Memory AVL
Micron MT61K256M32JE-12:A
Samsung K4Z80325BC-HC12
Maximum board power
120 W
Connectors
DisplayPort1.4a
HDMI2.0b
Dual-link DVI
Supplementary Power Connector
8-pin
Maximum output
3
HDCP support
Yes
Operating Temperature
0 to +55 °C
Operating Humidity
10~90%,
No Condensation.

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2. Getting Started
Before you begin installing your new graphics card, please make sure you have the proper
system requirements and have completed the required pre-installation tasks as outlined in
this chapter.
2.1 System Recommended
•AMD Ryzen 5 or Intel Core i5 processor or latest.
•8GB of system memory; 24GB or more recommended for better performance.
•Motherboard with available ×16 lane PCI Express® connection slot
•Internet access for software installation.
•Operating System:
-Windows® 7 - 10 64-bit
-Linux® 64-bit
2.2 Performing a Quick Installation
Experienced users and system administrators can follow these brief instructions for
installing Aetina graphics card. Other users should refer to the detailed installation
instructions.
1. Uninstall the drivers and software for any installed graphics card(s).
*Note: If you are using a motherboard containing an on-board graphics solution and do not
intend to use it as part of a multiple monitor display, disable it.
2. Shut down and disconnect your computer system.
3. Remove any installed graphics card(s).
4. Install your new Aetina graphics card.
5. Reassemble and connect your computer system.
6. Install the Aetina graphics drivers from the Aetina official website.

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3. Software Installation
Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers:
1. First uninstall previous graphics card driver.
2. Make sure your system has installed DirectX 11 or later version.
3. Make sure your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for the
motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer).
3.1 Install Graphics Driver
After installing the operating system, download driver from Aetina official website. Then, go
to My Computer, double-click the Download folder and execute the setup.exe program.
Click the “CONTINUE” button
Click the “AGREE AND CONTINUE”